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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.53, 1,784.31 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.53, 1,784.31 and 531.44 is: 797.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.53 : 1,784.31 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.53/1,784.31 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.53x = 1,784.31 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.53x = 948,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,258.17/1,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.17

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